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Wild Turkey Longbranch vs Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Comparing Wild Turkey Longbranch and Maker’s Mark Cask Strength reveals a matchup between a traditional, even-keeled Kentucky staple and an uncut, wheated heavyweight.
Key Specifications
| Feature | Wild Turkey Longbranch | Maker’s Mark Cask Strength |
|---|---|---|
| Type / Style | Traditional Bourbon | Wheated Bourbon, Barrel Proof |
| Mash Bill 1 | 75% corn, 13% rye, 12% malted barley | 70% corn, 16% wheat, 14% malted barley |
| Age | 8 years | No age statement |
| Proof | 86 proof (43% ABV) | 110 proof (55% ABV) +24 proof |
| Approx. Price 2 | ~$35 – $45 ~$5 less | ~$40 – $50 |
- Wild Turkey Longbranch does not publish an official mash bill.
- US shelf prices as of 2026-10; they vary widely by market.
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Wild Turkey Longbranch
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Flavor Profile
Wild Turkey Longbranch Maker’s Mark Cask Strength
Axis by axis, biggest gap first
heat 3/7 heat: Wild Turkey Longbranch 3 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 7 out of 10
sweetness 7/9 sweetness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 7 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 9 out of 10
spice 4/3 spice: Wild Turkey Longbranch 4 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
nuttiness 2/3 nuttiness: Wild Turkey Longbranch 2 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 3 out of 10
oak 5/5 oak: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
fruit 5/5 fruit: Wild Turkey Longbranch 5 out of 10, Maker’s Mark Cask Strength 5 out of 10
Flavor Profile Differences
These two land very differently on the palate for heat.
- Wild Turkey Longbranch: Eight-year Wild Turkey filtered through American oak charcoal and then Texas mesquite charcoal. It is softer and sweeter than the usual Turkey, with honey and orange and a faint smoke.
- Maker’s Mark Cask Strength: Undiluted Maker's, and the version that finally gives the wheated recipe some weight. Dense caramel and honey with real warmth, and one of the more affordable cask-strength bottles anywhere.
Which One Should You Choose?
- Go with Wild Turkey Longbranch if you want a softer, sweeter Wild Turkey with a light mesquite smoke at a slightly lower price point.
- Go with Maker’s Mark Cask Strength if you want wheated sweetness at full strength for well under what most cask-strength bourbons cost.
Best enjoyed rocks, highball, old-fashioned (Wild Turkey Longbranch); neat, rocks (Maker’s Mark Cask Strength).